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| Industry | Music |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2013 |
| Founders | Campus MovieFest, Evan Shapiro |
| Headquarters | |
| Parent | CAMPVS |
| Website | www.campusdj.com |
Campus DJ is a college-specific music competition held bi-annually in the United States. Campus DJ invites students currently enrolled in a college or university to participate in its events. [1] [2]
The Campus DJ format is similar to the NCAA basketball tournament. Top college DJs and music producers compete at events in local college markets, [3] [4] before advancing onto the National Semi-Finals, and then the National Finale. The events reward winning college DJs with cash prizes, gear, and exposure. The tour is also a sister-event to Campus MovieFest and previously also the College Battle of the Bands tours. [5] [6]
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